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Single Channel vs Dual Channel vs Quad Channel Memory
You’ve probably heard that you should run your memory (RAM, not the same as vRAM) in dual channel mode. In other words, you should always get two sticks of RAM (a kit) instead of one if you…
Best PC Stress Test Tools For Your CPU, RAM, & GPU
Stress testing PC components is a highly recommended procedure in case you decide to overclock or undervolt your CPU and/or GPU, as well as when testing RAM for stability after applying an XMP…
ATX vs Micro ATX vs Mini ITX Motherboards Compared
Today, we’re talking about the three most common motherboard form factors, ATX, Micro ATX, and Mini ITX. While there are other form factors in the motherboard space (like the SSI-EEB,…
Here’s The 4 Best Fan Control Software You Should Be Using
The feeling of pure happiness when your new, freshly built PC, boots successfully on the first try is one of the best feelings out there. But then, in many cases, loud case fans can ruin the…
6 Best External GPU (eGPU) Enclosures For 2021
While the new RTX 3000 mobile lineup looks rather interesting (especially if you like confusing naming schemes), mobile GPUs are still a far cry from the performance of their desktop…
12 Best Custom PC Builder Websites
We love building PCs. There’s something magical in scouring the web for the best components and then patiently waiting for parts to arrive so you can start the best part of building a PC,…
What Is VRAM And How Much Do I Have?
VRAM or video memory is used for storing image data, data needed for your monitor to display the image. If you have a discrete GPU, you have a certain amount of fast VRAM on your graphics…
What Is Shared GPU Memory?
No matter whether you have an integrated or a discrete GPU, your PC will make half of your RAM available as shared GPU memory. So, does this memory somehow improve or perhaps degrade…
How To Check VRAM Usage Easily and Quickly
Today, we will show you how to check your VRAM usage. It’s quite a simple venture and it only requires downloading a couple of free apps and setting them up. Let’s start with showing you how…
vRAM vs RAM: What’s The Difference?
There are two types of random access memory in every PC with a discrete graphics card. The first is system RAM, connected to the rest of the PC via DIMM (desktop) and SO-DIMM (laptop) slots.…